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Welcome to Lagoa Stadium, the outdoor stadium complex set along the scenic Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana area. Historically used for rowing and flatwater canoeing, the venue has hosted major events including the 2007 Pan American Games, the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics rowing and para-rowing, and various national competitions. The site features temporary grandstands rather than a fixed seating chart, with no on-site parking and accessible transit options. Below you’ll find practical details to help you plan your visit, from seating and transportation to nearby hotels and restaurant recommendations.
Whether you’re attending a world-class event or a local test event, we’ve got you covered with up-to-date, practical information. Secure your seats and plan ahead with our insider tips for getting to Lagoa Stadium quickly and enjoying nearby lodging and dining. If you’re looking for comfortable stays close to the venue, we’ve highlighted affiliate partner hotels and recommended restaurants to enhance your Rio experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity (Olympics/Paralympics): 14,000 seats.
- Capacity (Pan American 2007 renovation): 3,000 seats.
- Address: Avenida Borges de Medeiros, 1524, Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro (Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas area).
- Venue type: Temporary outdoor stadium complex for rowing and flatwater canoeing.
- Seating chart: No public seating chart published; seating was provided by temporary grandstands.
- Parking: No on-site parking at the competition site.
- Transit: Nearest stations Jardim de Alah and Nossa Senhora da Paz; accessible shuttle service available.
- Nearby hotels: Mirador Rio Hotel; Américas Benidorm Hotel; Savoy Othon Lite; Rio Othon Palace; Majestic Rio Palace Hotel (approx. 2–2.2 km away).
- Notable events hosted: 2007 Pan American Games rowing/canoeing; 2015 World Rowing Junior Championships test event for 2016; 2016 Summer Olympics rowing/canoe sprint; 2016 Summer Paralympics para-rowing/para-canoe; 2022 Campeonato Brasileiro Interclubes de Remo and Copa Brasil de Canoagem.
- Demolished/renamed status: Not demolished; post-Games redevelopment occurred; as of 2024 the site was being prepared for concession by the state (not a rename).